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Tomato 'Better Boy'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Better Boy is a variety of Tomato which is a member of the Solanum family. Its botanical name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Better Boy'. 'Better Boy' is considered a patented hybrid cultivar.

Extremely reliable, disease resistant, F1 hybrid tomato – grows well in most conditions and climates. Exceptionally prolific, 8-12oz red uniform fruit.

Better Boy grows as an Annual and is a Fruit. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Better Boy is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Better Boy originates from.

Better Boy Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Tomato 'Better Boy'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Better Boy is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Better Boy needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Better Boy from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Better Boy about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Better Boy

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Better Boy is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Better Boy

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

Tomato 'Better Boy' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Better Boy exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Better Boy plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Better Boy frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Better Boy come from? Mexico
Harvest Time When is Better Boy ready for harvest? Mid Summer
Mature Height How tall does Better Boy grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet Mature Spread How wide does Better Boy grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Better Boy grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Better Boy. 5.0 - 6.0
Sun How much sunlight does Better Boy need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Better Boy require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Better Boy need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Better Boy need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Better Boy in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Better Boy? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Better Boy 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet
Edible? Is Better Boy edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Better Boy seedlings? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet

How long does Better Boy take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Better Boy' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Better Boy to germinate? 5 days Average 5 days | Min 4 days | Max 10 days (7)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Better Boy? + 61 days Average 61 days | Min 61 days | Max 61 days (2)
Days to Maturity How long until Better Boy is ready for harvest / bloom? + 85 days Average 85 days | Min 7 days | Max 178 days (37)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Better Boy? = 151 days

When should I sow Better Boy?

Folia's when to plant Tomato 'Better Boy' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Tomato 'Better Boy' Reviews

31 Mar 2012

N20863's Better Boy was Reviewed day 339

Better than the Bonnie Original. Larger

3 stars

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